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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.86, 45,411.30 and 19,282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.86, 45,411.30 and 19,282.05 is: 26,618.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.86 : 45,411.30 = 19,282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.86/45,411.30 = 19,282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.86x = 45,411.30 × 19,282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.86x = 875,622,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,622,957.17/32,895.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.03

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